Introduction
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Excavator Indicate System
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Intro
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uction
This manual discusses how to install and calibrate Topcon’s Indicate Excavator Systems utilizing the
MC-X1 Controller.
The TS-i3 single and dual axis sensors used in the Topcon excavator systems measure the pitch and roll
angle of various machine elements. Each sensor accurately measures a gravity-referenced angle of the
body, boom, stick, and attachment, sending this angle data to a GX-55/GX-75 (GX Series) display to
provide precise grade. Each sensor is configured and calibrated for its specific location on the excavator.
The dual axis body sensor functionality is unique as it measures both pitch and roll (cross slope) of the
machine.
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S
ystem Components
Table 1 lists the hardware and software components of the indicate systems.
The MC-X1 System Architecture requires all of the sensors to be running on a
500kbps Baud Rate. Legacy sensors used in MC-R3, MC-i3, and MC-i4 systems
are not compatible with the MC-X1 excavator system. Ensure that the sensors
to be used in the MC-X1 system have the correct part number and label
denoting the 500kbps Baud Rate.
Table 1. 2D and 3D Excavator Indicate System Components
Har
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S
oftware/Firmware
MC-X1 Controller
3D-MC V12.2.307 or later
GX-55/GX-75 Display (GX Series)
MCXCONFIG
(MC-X Machine Control Gateway)
TS-i3 Tilt Sensors (500kbps Baud Rate)
MC-MCX 6.01 or later
LS-B10W Laser Receiver (500kbps Baud Rate)
Topcon Receiver Utility (TRU) 3.2 or later
EASy-Proof Radio Module (3D Only)
GR-i3 GNSS Antenna with Vibration Mount (3D Only)
Optional
Optional
SL-100
SL-100 Firmware 1.15 or later
WiFi Antenna (OMNI 2.4-2.5 GHz)
WiFi Antenna Magnet Mount (0-6 GHz)